Question

Statement (I): In a project involving the construction of several self-similar multi-story houses, the Scheduled Bar Chart is best converted into Lines of Balance Diagram – which yet remains a ‘Stacked’ Bar Chart.

Statement (II): It is necessary to ensure that no set of Lines of Balance slope forward in time, from last clock to first block, or top to bottom.

1. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
2. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
3. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
4. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false

Line Of Balance Scheduling Technique:

The line of balance scheduling technique is a linear scheduling method that allows the balancing of the operations such that each activity is continuously and efficiently performed in each consecutive unit. Some construction projects that involve sets of tasks organized in repeating sequences are similar to continuous manufacturing processes in their structure.

The basic concepts of LOBST have been applied in the construction industry as a planning and scheduling method Examples of such projects include pavement construction, multi-housing projects, and high rise building construction.

In a project involving the construction of several self-similar multi-story houses, the Scheduled Bar Chart is best converted into Lines of Balance Diagram or stacked bar chart.